1d ago

how come some function keys don't work anymore on debian 13 xfce?

with debian 12.11 I could use function keys to increase / decrease volume. This function is now lost with debian 13.

Why? Any way to restore this function?

all other function keys work as previously.

4 comments

What desktop environment are you using?
And maybe just give device model for good measure.
- xfce on an clevo notebook
  
  I also use XFCE. My desktop’s currently on Forky and went through all of Trixie, and the emdia keys have worked fine.
  I’ll have to fiddle around and see what’s going on, though it may take a few days to get back because I’m starting school again soon, so I’m quite busy.
  For reference, what programs do you tend to use with media keys? For instance, VLC, Firefox, etcetera.
Probably a change in the device assignment from Pipewire, and not the keys themselves. Hit GitHub looking for anything in the past few months that mentions your specific model by name. See if bugs have been filed, or amended configs posted.